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A Hamster’s Story: The making of a novel

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But most of all Emmie loves Hamlet, her hamster. Emmie is fourteen years old and has loved several hamsters since she was seven: Carnie, Ophelia, Ichilles and now Hamlet. His gagging fits – like a cat trying in vain to cough-up a hairball – are becoming more frequent. Carnie, the first hamster, was the tragic one.

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Reasons to Choose a Pet-Friendly Retirement Community

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If you’re a pet owner, you know from experience how tricky it can be finding places to live (other than buying a house) where you’re allowed to own pets. For cat lovers, too, the right retirement community matters. Of course, not all pets are cats and dogs. In this way, you and your dogs make new friends.

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Teaching Kids Animal Compassion

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On the other hand, kids that don’t get the experience of having a pet early may become afraid of animals, especially if their parents don’t particularly care for animals. Start with easier pets – Many people don’t want to start with the responsibility of a dog or cat. If the animal gets sick at least seek treatment.